01/02/2013

Man Charged With Armed Robbery

A man has been charged by police in connection with the armed robbery of a cash in transit van.

The 46-year-old, who was carrying a gun, threatened a security guard during the raid on the Ormeau Road in September last year.

The man is due to appear in Belast Magistrates' Court today.

Two men and one woman have already been charged.

(CD)

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